HIV/AIDS

Question 1

Causative agent

Answer 1

Retrovirus, Human alpha t-cells lymphotropic virus 3(HTLV3)

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

Viral

Question 3

6 Mode of transmission

Answer 3

Direct sexual contact
Perinatal transmission
Sharing needles
Blood transfusion
Sharing razors
Needle prick injury

Question 4

Incubation period

Answer 4

3 months-15 years

Question 5

Physical s/sx

Answer 5

Flu-like symptoms for 2-3 weeks
Maculopapular rash
Anorexia/loss of appetite
Weight loss
Fever of unknown origin
Malaise
Persistent diarrhea
TB (localized)
Esophageal candidiasis
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Pneumocystis carinii
Gaunt-looking (haggard) apprehensive

Question 6

caused by candida albicans

Answer 6

Esophageal candidiasis

Question 7

caused by
fungus Pneumocystis Jirovecii

Answer 7

Pneumocystis carinii

Question 8

Mental – Early Stage (2-4 weeks)

Answer 8

Forgetfulness
Apathy, lethargy
Loss of concentration

Question 9

Mental – Later Stage (10 years)

Answer 9

Confusion
Coma
Loss of memory
Seizures
Disorientation

Question 10

Diagnostics

Answer 10

ELISA
Western blot test
CD4 T-Cell Count

Question 11

Normal CD4 T cell

Answer 11

500-1500 cells/ mm3

Question 12

ELISA is AKA

Answer 12

EIA-Enzyme immunoassay

Question 13

TREATMENT

Answer 13

Retrovir or zidovudine 300 mg BID

Question 14

Other tx

Answer 14

Abacavir
Bictegravir
Dolutegravir
Lamivudine
Tenofovir Alafenamide

Question 15

Recommended for the prevention of ____-
HIV transmission

Answer 15

maternal-to-fetal

Question 16

It is administered ____ beginning after _____,
intravenously during labor, and in the form of ___ to the
newborn for_____weeks afterbirth

Answer 16

It is administered orally beginning after 4 weeks,
intravenously during labor, and in the form of syrup to the
newborn for 3-6 weeks afterbirth

Question 17

A positive ELISA that fails to be confirmed by Western blot
should not be considered negative, and repeat testing
should be done in done in ____

Answer 17

3 to 6 months

Question 18

Neonates born to HIV-positive clients may test positive
because antibodies received from the mother may persist
for____

Answer 18

18 months after birth

Question 19

Administer zidovudine to the newborn as prescribed for the ______

Answer 19

first 6 weeks of life

Question 20

All HIV exposed newborns should be treated with
medication to prevent infection by _____
 _____
 _____

Answer 20

pneumocystis carinii
(jirovecii)
Metronidazole
Fluconazole

Question 21

HIV culture is recommended at ____ and _____
after birth

Answer 21

1 month, 4 months

Question 22

Infants at risk for HIV infection should be seen by the HCP at ___________

Answer 22

birth, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months

Question 23

Vaccines not to be given

Answer 23

Live vax:BCG, OPV, measles